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Sweet Potato Shakshuka

This cozy sweet potato shakshuka is a delicious autumn-inspired twist on a classic comfort meal! It's made with a roasted sweet potato & tomato base, and is filled with traditional spices like paprika and cumin as well as fall-forward spices like ginger and cardamom.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Abigail Bingham

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium shallot sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 15 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 pepper (any color) chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp ginger
  • dash of cardamom
  • 3-4 eggs
  • 2 tbsp crumbled feta to garnish
  • ¼ cup shaved parmesan to garnish
  • 2-3 sprigs parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400ºF and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, mix sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt, then bake for 30-40 minutes until well roasted and easily mashed.
  • In a large saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil on medium heat and add shallots, heating for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the roasted sweet potatoes to the pan and mash them together until as smooth as possible. Add the crushed tomatoes and mix together well.
  • Mix in the pepper, parsley, and seasonings until combined, then continue to heat for about 5 more minutes.
  • Make 3-4 small wells in the sweet potato mixture and crack an egg into each one. Put a lid over your pan and let it simmer for about 10 minutes or until the eggs are fully cooked.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, top with crumbled feta, parmesan, and any additional spices you'd like, then serve!

Notes

  • Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe - it will help save you time and keep you organized.
  • Cover your pan with a lid while cooking the eggs to trap the steam and make sure they cook all the way through!
  • Have fun with spices. Traditional spices used in shakshuka recipes are typically a combination of paprika, chili powder, and cumin. This recipe also adds ginger and cardamom for a warm, autumnal flavor, but you can add some other spices to play around with the flavor profile however you'd like!
  • Serve with a fun bread. Naan or pita would be some traditional breads to serve with shakshuka, but you can use toasted sourdough, sliced baguette, or any other crusty bread!